And rewards, which include the chance of a part in the film, are up for grabs for participants.

George Carson from Comrie is currently producing a feature film - GetMeLovedUp.com - a comedy about dating.

Since leaving his successful career in the fire service in 2015, George has been putting his energies into his passion for acting and film with his company Blazebuster Productions, which has already made several award-winning short films. But George’s plan has always been to produce feature films.

Written and directed by George, the ambitious project is entirely self-funded so George is offering incentives to sponsors via a crowdfunding page - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/getmelovedup-com-the-movie.

George told the Herald: “After our successful run with the stage play we are delighted to be making GetMeLovedUp.com into our first feature film.”

Always intended for the screen, the story had its first airing to much acclaim when it took to the stage at Strathearn Artspace in Crieff.

George said: “The story was cut down to suit the stage and had only six actors playing 16 different roles. The play was fantastically well-received, the audience especially enjoying the comedy, the characters and the way their stories weave together.

“Now that it has been thoroughly tested, we are back on track to make it in to a feature film.

“We want to make this the best feature film we possibly can and get it ready to share with the world via film festivals and distribution but we need help to make this happen.

“I’ve set up the crowdfunding page to generate support.

“It’s very exciting. I’m using locations such as the Deil’s Cauldron and the Lounge Restaurant in Crieff and local people in some of the roles.”

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George has already gained support from local football club Vale of Earn, which will be part of a match scene and two players will be getting speaking parts in the film in return for supporting the project. Strath pianist Dmytro Morykit is composing the score.

George is still looking for volunteers to appear as extras in the film. And he is on the hunt for a suitable wedding dress and fresh flowers for one of the scenes with suppliers being credited.

He said: “We want to work in creative partnerships with local business who are willing to fund us in return for product placement style advertising in the film.”

“It’s enormous and terrifying,”added George. “There are so many aspects to deal with due to the huge amount of people involved. We will have 20 main professional actors plus scores of extras.

”We started preproduction in December and will begin shooting at the end of July through to October. We are also aiming to film a couple of scenes abroad.”

If you would like to support the project or get involved as a volunteer extra email info@getmelovedup.com